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But while thousands head south to Hampden in a sea of blue and green, some Weegies will be frantically paddling in the other direction.

There's always that dilemma of what to do instead and while the city centre is hardly a no go zone, you're not going to avoid the game there.

But there is plenty on, in and near the city, that will make you forget about the match entirely.

Take the high road

Loch Lomond

The bonnie banks are just a short drive away and with the forecast actually looking very good, this could be the perfect day for it. Obviously, if you have a pair of reasonably sensible shoes, there is plenty of walking all the way around Loch Lomond but there are also some great places to eat and drink on both the west and east sides. And, if you are out with the wee ones, Paw Patrol Pup Chase (believe me - he's a big deal) is visiting Lomond Shores between midday and 3pm as their October Week activities draw to a close.

Say farewell to the Burrell Collection

There is plenty on at the Burrell Collection as it closes for renovation (Image: SNS Group) Yes, it's on the south side and you do run a wee bit of a risk of hitting the fitba traffic, but this is the last chance to see as the museum and gallery closes for a four-year refurbishment. And they have a day full of activities planned as they say their goodbyes with a bang. There's a ceilidh and live music. And they have 'helmet making'. Now tell me that doesn't sound like a great day out!

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Visit Auld Reekie

Edinburgh Castle (Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Now we wouldn't normally send you east to that strange place, full of miserable people, but let's just embrace the spirit of the swap-a-tron. And remind ourselves that it's actually a cracking place for a day out. And what is the 'swap-a-tron'. It's the ongoing city-swap drive, that makes it easy and cheaper to go on a tailor-made day out in the capital. They'll send you there with everything you need to know. Which has the added bonus of cutting down the time you have to spend talking to dour-faced 'Burghers.

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The Castlemilk Pumpkin Festival

Happy Halloween! (Image: Rob Stothard/Getty Images)

Who knew that Chateau Lait had a pumpkin festival? And now that you know about it, tell me you're not intrigued? The community group there, who have done incredible work in the area over the decades, have organised a Halloween celebration for the past six years. There's a full programme on between October 23 and 26 and tomorrow you can do also Pumpkin Carving between 11am and 4pm.

Calderglen Children's Zoo Talk and Tour

Meeting the residents at Calderglen Zoo (Image: Media Scotland)

Another one for the families, who can get a guided tour to meet the natives at the zoo. They've got snakes, lizards and the ever-popular meercats. It's a wee bit on the pricey side but the kids will love it and you can make a day of it. And they have a Halloween Treasure Hunt running in the park nearby.

Visit Stirling

An autumn day at Stirling Castle (Image: Getty Images)

A great place for a day out with the Castle, Wallace Monument, Bannockburn and Blair Drummond Safari all in the area. You won't be short of places for food and drink either and there is an exceptional chippy in Bridge of Allan that is perfect for a Sunday dinner before hitting the road back home.

Hide!

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Okay, so the city is hardly a warzone on matchday these days (we hope we've not jinxed it) but there is an easy way to avoid it. Get out early, get your supplies and spend a day curled up with a book or watching Netflix and eating your own bodyweight in crisps. Plan carefully and you won't have to leave the house for the rest of the day. Dinner? That's what delivery drivers were made for.